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How to Delete Wallpaper on iOS 16—the Fastest Way (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
If you went a bit overboard with your new ability to create different Lock Screen wallpapers, you'll want to know how to delete a wallpaper in iOS 16. It's easy to do, and will also delete the associated Home Screen wallpaper that comes with it. Here's how to delete a wallpaper in iOS 16.
How to Send Messages with Effects on iPhone (2023)
By Rachel Needell
You may have heard of Message Effects, the fun animations you can add to any text sent through the Messages app by pressing and holding the blue send button. But do you know the secret code words you can type to automatically trigger iPhone text effects? Not only is this a fun way to impress your friends, iMessage tricks are a super convenient way to make your messages a bit more snazzy with basically zero effort.
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Scan a QR Code on Your iPhone in Text or Email (2023)
By Devala Rees
You may know how to scan a QR code on your iPhone when it's printed on a menu or placard. But what about when someone sends you a QR code in a text message or an email, where you can't physically scan it with your QR code reader? Below, we'll show you how to use a QR code sent in a digital message.
How Long Do AirPods Take to Charge? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best features of AirPods is their long-lasting battery life. Thanks to the charging case, you can get up to 30 hours of listening time on the latest AirPods models. But how long do AirPods take to charge? In this article, we’ll go over the answer to that question, and others.
Apple Watch Ultra Night Mode: Turn Your Watch Red at Night
By Olena Kagui
iPhones and iPad have Dark Mode. Macs have Night Shift. But is there a setting to dim your Apple Watch at night? Yes! As long as you have the Apple Watch Ultra. With Night Mode activated, you can use your watch during night-time activities without compromising your night vision which can be crucial to staying safe in the dark.
The Shared Photo Library feature can help make collaborating and sharing photos with friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever, but there are some important things to be aware of when you use it that the Photo app doesn't make completely clear. Here's what to be aware of when deleting photos from a Shared Photo Library.
How to Enable Apple Watch Crash Detection & Turn It Off Again (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra have a new feature to keep you safe: Crash Detection. This feature takes into account sounds, G forces, and other environmental indicators to recognize when you've been in a severe car accident. However, some situations can falsely trigger this, so it's important to learn how to toggle your Apple Watch car crash detection off and back on again. Here's how to do it.
What Is Emergency SOS: How to Set It Up (2023)
By Rachel Needell
Apple's Emergency SOS feature allows you to contact emergency services without having to unlock your phone. It will also send your location to your emergency contacts. So if you need help fast, the Emergency SOS feature can contact emergency services and send your location to your Emergency Contacts. Sound interesting? Here's how to set it up!
How to Enable Screen Sharing on Zoom (2023)
By Rachel Needell
The first few times you use the Zoom app on any given device or after an update, you may not have allowed Zoom to share your screen on the Mac. Additionally, sometimes when you click the button to go to Settings to fix the issue, it doesn't open to the proper settings menu to enable screen sharing on your Mac. Here's a step by step guide for how to share screen on Mac during a Zoom call.
How to Buy Extra Audible Credits on Your iPhone (2023)
By Leanne Hays
If you love audiobooks as much as I do, one Audible credit per month is just not enough! Here's how to get more credits on Audible, so you never run out of audiobooks, sleep tracks, meditation programs, and podcasts.
5 Best Job Hunting Apps to Land Your Dream Job in 2023
By Rachel Needell
Looking for a job can be a stressful affair. Regardless of your circumstances, finding a job listing, applying, and keeping track of your submissions can be a full-time job in itself. Fortunately, job sites with polished iOS apps make the hunt a less taxing endeavor. Let’s explore the top five free job search apps available today.
Apple Reintroduces Its Smart Speaker with 2023 HomePod
By Rhett Intriago
Apple originally released the HomePod in 2018 and later discontinued it in 2021, leaving the HomePod mini as the company’s sole smart speaker. However, on January 18, Apple announced that a second-generation HomePod will be released in 2023. Available starting February 3, the new HomePod brings new ways to control your smart home and offers a brand-new listening experience with support for Spatial Audio tracks.
Change the Start Time of All-Day Reminders on iPhone (2023)
By Devala Rees
By default, when you set a Reminder for an all-day event, you receive a notification at 9 am that morning. But this is useless if your event starts two hours earlier! To solve this problem, we'll show you how to adjust the start time of all-day Reminders on your iPhone. This way, you'll receive notifications when they're most useful.
Four new computers have joined the Mac lineup, Apple announced in its first release of 2023 on January 17. The new computers feature M2 chips, the second generation of Apple’s own silicon processors, previously available only in the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s latest Mac computers.
The Best Siri HomePod Commands for Every Occasion (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
My first week of owning a HomePod, I was scrambling around, as the only HomePod commands I knew were by touch or through my iPhone, and neither one of those worked seamlessly. Quickly, though, I discovered HomePod Siri commands, which not only made my music listening smoother and more enjoyable, but also helped me do entirely new things with my little smart speaker. Here are the best Siri HomePod commands to get the most out of your HomePod and make your home situation a little more fun.
What Does SOS Mean on iPhone? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Sometimes while traveling, you might see an SOS icon in the top right corner of your iPhone’s status bar. If you’re wondering, “why does my phone say SOS only?” you are not alone. In this article, we’ll cover what that SOS icon actually means and how to troubleshoot it.
What Happened to Do Not Disturb on iPhone? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
How to Turn Off iPhone 14: All Ways
By Rachel Needell
The iPhone 14 comes with an Always-On display feature that can be a little annoying for some. This means that you can't turn off the Lock Screen even when your phone has been resting for awhile. I'll walk you through how to turn off the iPhone 14 Lock Screen, as well as how to power off your iPhone and what to do if your iPhone 14 is frozen and won't turn off.